Company History

1992	Company founded by Professor McMahon and Peter Moran to develop the Endoflex Retractor
1992–1998	Traded from two small units manufacturing and distributing Endoflex and 'Report' Port access system
1998	Admitted to AIM following merger with Haemocell Plc
1998	Worldwide license agreement signed with Genzyme for Endoflex Retractor
1999–2000	Developed YelloPort™ and Logic reusable range
2000	Major changes to Group Board and business strategy. Moved from direct sales force in the UK to distributor and increased international presence
	Reassessed the product line. Created the 'resposable' concept
2001	Launched Logic Scissors at EAES, Maastricht
2002	Introduced Pencil Point Trocars to YelloPort™ range
	First OEM agreement signed with Aesculap AG
2003	Launched Variglide at EAES, Glasgow
	YelloPort single-use valve concept developed
2004	QuickCut launched
	Rolls Royce collaboration agreement signed for industrial Endoflex
	Full QuickRange developed
2006	Development of YelloPort™ Plus
	Commencement of relationship with North Shore Hospital Group
2007	Establishment of master dealer in USA
	Successful fundraising of £4,000,000
	Launch of YelloPort Plus
	Establishment of Clinical Advisory Board
2008	Move into expanded new premises
	Significant investment in manufacturing and design capabilities
	Collaboration with surgeons, universities and the Company's Clinical Advisory Board to develop next generation medical devices